COVID-19

The health and safety of our students and staff are always our top priority in the Campbell River School District. We continue to work closely with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Vancouver Island Health Authority to provide you with the latest information on COVID-19.
According to public health:
- Vaccination remains the best defense against COVID-19 and influenza.
- People are encouraged to practice health awareness, including regularly checking themselves and their children for symptoms of respiratory illness, and to stay home when sick.
- Everyone should be washing hands regularly and practicing respiratory etiquette.
- Masks should be worn if a person has mild symptoms of illness.
Health & Safety: COVID-19 Communicable Disease Plan
Using the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control, staff work diligently to ensure safety protocols and measures are in place. Our district's COVID-19 communicable disease plan guides every aspect of school operations and detail what families, students and staff expect in schools and sites across the district.
School Exposures
The Vancouver Island Health Authority determines if, when and how to communicate information about increased communicable disease activity within a school to protect personal privacy. Under this direction, the school district will only communicate in the event that school(s) have to temporarily close because of a lack of staff to teach, supervise, or provide custodial or other supports for the health and safety of students.
Vancouver Island Health Authority and COVID-19
Travel and Schooling
If you are thinking of travelling during the school year, particularly internationally, there are some federal restrictions that you should be aware of. It is the responsibility of staff, students and families to know, understand, and adhere to the federal and provincial guidelines and regulations before they decide to travel.
Should you decide to take your child on an international trip during the school year, please coordinate with your teacher and school beforehand to ensure that your child stays on top of schoolwork while they are away and for any federal quarantine requirements. There is not an option for virtual or hybrid learning.
Communication to Families
2021-2022 School Year Communications
2022-03-28 Return from Spring Break & Federal Travel Requirements
2022-03-10 Mask Mandate Update Letter to Parents
2022-01-07 Winter Break Return Letter to Parents
2021-12-31 Return to School Update
2021-11-24 Fuel Use and Federal Travel Rules
2021-10-01 Updated Provincial Health Orders K-12 Mask Mandate
2021-09-14 Letter to Parents re COVID Notifications
2021-08-31 Start-up Information for the 2021-2022 School Year
2021-08-09 Island Health Letter re COVID19 Vaccination2020-2021 School Year Communications
2021-06-30 Ltr to Parents re BC Restart Step 3 and Summer School
2021-06-23 Education Minister Letter to Parents
2021-06-15 Ltr to Parents re BC Restart Step 2 and Schools
2021-05-20 Ltr to Parents re Youth 12+ Vaccination Against COVID-19
2021-04-01 Updated Provincial Health Orders 4-12 Mask Mandate
2021-03-28 Vancouver Island Rapid Response Team Update
2021-02-05 Ltr to Parents re New Mask Requirement and Health Check App
2020-10-05 Letter from Superintendent COVID Notification Protocol
2020-09-14 Letter from SD72 Board of Education September Restart
2020-08-26 Letter from Superintendent School Start Up
2020-08-14 Letter from Superintendent September Planning2019-2020 School Year Communications
2020-06-25 Education Minister and BCCPAC Letter to Parents
2020-06-24 Ltr to Parents re Year End Thank You
2020-06-12 Ltr to Parents re Final Report Cards and Last Day of School
2020-05-28 Education Minister and BCCPAC Letter to Parents
2020-05-27 Ltr to Parents re Phased Return to Classroom Learning
2020-05-15 Ltr to Parents re Phased Return to Classroom Learning
2020-05-08 Ltr to Parents re Phased Return to Classroom Learning
2020-05-01 Ltr to Parents COVID-19 Supports
2020-04-17 Ltr to Gr12 Students Parents COVID-19
2020-04-03 Ltr to Parents COVID-19 Learning Opportunities Update
2020-03-27 Education Minister and BCCPAC Letter to Parents
2020-03-24 Ltr to Parents COVID-19 Planning for Continuity of Learning
2020-03-19 Board Ltr to Parents and Community COVID-19 Suspension of Classes
2020-03-17 Ltr to Parents Staff COVID-19 Suspension of Classes
2020-03-17 Education Minister Letter to Parents Suspension of In-Class Instruction
2020-03-13 Deputy Minister Letter to Parents_Guardians_Staff